VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Challenge S.E.

Velopedia Archive ID 72137

Overview

Model year1998
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote Challenge S.E.
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72137
Original MSRP$329.00
ColorsFade red/black
Sizes12.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight29.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkRST 181
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurSuntour AN462, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSuntour XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-48, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 111A brakes, APSE 308A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarLiyang MTB-153
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLiyang MTS-309
SaddleVelo 241
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-102, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech Soia Q/R, Rear: Joytech Soid nutted
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-876, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-886
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 18, 2026.